Fixing tributes to trees over water is a beautiful way of saying thankyou to a deity for the gifts of water and such, and continues today in the tradition of well dressing. In recent years, our local council has started holding tree dressing days, where trees in the local parks are dressed, a custom done by several of the Indian religions as well.

All I need now is a decent well, although I do have a friend who has one just outside his back door....

LTS